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Has the real-life inspiration for Miss Havisham been uncovered?

Has the real-life inspiration for Miss Havisham been uncovered?

By Walker Caplan | March 3, 2022

How the History of Britain Would Be Dramatically Different Without the Sinking of the White Ship in 1120

How the History of Britain Would Be Dramatically Different Without the Sinking of the White Ship in 1120

Keen On">Charles Spencer in Conversation with Andrew Keen on Keen On

By Keen On | March 3, 2022

Alan Judd on One of the Most Fascinating Mysteries of the Elizabethan Age

Alan Judd on One of the Most Fascinating Mysteries of the Elizabethan Age

Keen On">In Conversation with Andrew Keen on Keen On

By Keen On | February 28, 2022

Annette Gordon-Reed: Getting History Right

Annette Gordon-Reed: Getting History Right

Beyond the Page: The Best of the Sun Valley Writers‘ Conference">This Week on Beyond the Page: The Best of the Sun Valley Writers‘ Conference

By Sun Valley Writers' Conference | February 23, 2022

How much lost medieval literature is there? A wildlife-tracking method may have the answer.

How much lost medieval literature is there? A wildlife-tracking method may have the answer.

By Walker Caplan | February 18, 2022

How Scholars Once Feared That the Book Index Would Destroy Reading

How Scholars Once Feared That the Book Index Would Destroy Reading

Dennis Duncan on the Hope, History and Necessity of All Those Numbers and Words

By Dennis Duncan | February 18, 2022

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A brief history of heart-shaped books.

By Walker Caplan | February 14, 2022

On the terrifying hoax execution that haunted Dostoevsky’s writing.

By Walker Caplan | February 10, 2022

On the 1863 novel that predicted the Internet, cars, skyscrapers, and electronic dance music.

By Walker Caplan | February 8, 2022

Want to see Charlotte Brontë’s “sensual” outfit?

Want to see Charlotte Brontë’s “sensual” outfit?

By Walker Caplan | February 4, 2022

When Gertrude Stein refused to take William James's philosophy final (and still got an A).

When Gertrude Stein refused to take William James's philosophy final (and still got an A).

By Walker Caplan | February 4, 2022

An explosive new Anne Frank book has been put on pause after its research was called into question.

An explosive new Anne Frank book has been put on pause after its research was called into question.

By Walker Caplan | February 2, 2022

Why Whitney Houston’s Rendition of the National Anthem Still Matters

Why Whitney Houston’s Rendition of the National Anthem Still Matters

Gerrick Kennedy on Houston’s Legendary 1991 Performance

By Gerrick Kennedy | February 2, 2022

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Maus to all students affected by its ban.">

Maus to all students affected by its ban.">A professor has offered to teach Maus to all students affected by its ban.

By Walker Caplan | February 1, 2022

On the time Lewis Carroll was accused of being Jack the Ripper.

On the time Lewis Carroll was accused of being Jack the Ripper.

By Walker Caplan | January 27, 2022

Imani Perry on Writing the Story of the American South

Imani Perry on Writing the Story of the American South

South to America Discusses the Space Between Public and Personal Narratives">The Author of South to America Discusses the Space Between Public and Personal Narratives

By Corinne Segal | January 26, 2022

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